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Max Bannerman | |
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.png) Official portrait, 2026 | |
| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Highlands and Islands (1 of 7 Regional MSPs) | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2026 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1997 (age 29) |
| Party | Reform UK |
Other political affiliations | Conservative |
Max Mackenzie Bannerman (born February 1997) is a Scottish politician, who has served as a Member of the Scottish Parliament for Highlands and Islands since May 2026. He is a member of Reform Party Scotland.[1] He is a cousin of former MEP David Campbell Bannerman.[2]
Early life and work
[edit]Bannerman studied at the University of Edinburgh, where he was a member of the executive committee of the Edinburgh University Conservative and Unionist Association.[3]
He was elected a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland in 2018.[4]
After university, Bannerman worked in the office of former Conservative MSP for the Highlands and Islands Jamie Halcro Johnston.[5]
As of 2026, Bannerman was listed in the Register of Interests of Lords Members' Staff as a member of staff to Malcolm Offord.[6] He is a director of Balintraid Strategy Limited.[7]
Political career
[edit]Bannerman was previously a member of the Scottish Conservatives and was its candidate in the 2021 Inverness West by-election, placing third. He was also the Conservative candidate for East Sutherland and Edderton in the 2022 Highland Council election, placing fourth.[8]
Bannerman was elected as one of seven regional members for Highlands and Islands at the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.[9]
References
[edit]- ↑ McLaren, Paul; Lyst, Catherine (8 May 2026). "Scottish election results 2026 live: SNP forecast to win 58 seats but second place party too close to call". BBC News.
- ↑ @Max4Moray (18 July 2026). "Good to be in the same party as my cousin David once again" (Tweet) – via X (formerly Twitter).
- ↑ @EUCUA (29 March 2017). "Post on X (formerly Twitter) by Edinburgh University Conservative and Unionist Association" (Tweet). Retrieved 9 May 2026 – via Twitter.
- ↑ "Trustees' Annual Report and Financial Statements 2018–19" (PDF). Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. 2019. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "Cross-Party Group on Islands: Initial Meeting Minute, 14 December 2022" (PDF). Scottish Parliament. 14 December 2022. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "Staff for Lord Offord of Garvel". UK Parliament. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "Max Mackenzie Bannerman: appointments". Companies House. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "Max Bannerman for Moray in the Scottish Parliament elections (Constituencies)". whocanivotefor.co.uk.
- ↑ "Results - Scottish Parliament Elections". The Highland Council. 9 May 2026. Retrieved 9 May 2026.